Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 mulato chiles, stemmed, seeded, and torn into pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
  • 2 red bell peppers, charred (see page 35), stemmed, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Method

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the chiles and garlic cloves and swirl in the oil for 2 minutes, or until the garlic is golden brown and the chiles are fragrant.
  • Add the cream, smoked salmon, and chopped bell peppers and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 4 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
  • Transfer the sauce to a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the fresh basil.
  • Serve hot.